Manitoba- Interprovincial Wilderness Area

Recognizing the value and ecological importance of the boreal forest, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Conservation have established the Manitoba-Ontario Interprovincial Wilderness Area. This wilderness area, which lies along provincial borders, encompasses over 9,400 square kilometres and includes Woodland Caribou Provincial Park and the Eagle-Snowshoe Conservation Reserve in Ontario, and Atikaki and parts of Nopiming Provincial Parks in Manitoba.

Working Together

Manitoba and Ontario are committed to working together to conserve the national and international ecological integrity of this boreal forest. Areas of co-operation include co-ordinating resource management, encouraging research, coordinating marketing, and developing recreational opportunities. By managing this cluster of parks and wilderness as one land area, conservation of an integral part of Canada’s central boreal forest and there are several sites of archaeological significance. It is will be strengthened for future generations. still home to those people who live in adjacent communities, where they continue their time-honoured practices Manitoba and Ontario recognize that the Interprovincial of living in harmony with the land. Wilderness Area will be strengthened through partnership opportunities with nearby First Nations, the Pimachiowin Aki The area is a high quality wilderness recreation area. It contains World Heritage Site initiative and other local communities, and many world-class canoe routes including the Bloodvein, will strive to build and maintain those partnerships. Pigeon and Bird Rivers. Canoeists can choose from routes that take a few days or few weeks. There are also many angling Wild And Natural opportunities. Anglers can choose from several fly-in fishing lodges located in the area as well as remote cabins, or campsites The Interprovincial Wilderness Area is made up of protected along shorelines. Only a short flight from nearby communities, lands that provide backcountry recreational experiences for these lodges and cabins can accommodate both short and long visitors. Road access is available only to the perimeter of the fishing vacations. area. To explore the heart of this area, one must travel by water or air. Lodges, outpost camps and tenting are the only forms By working together to support a stronger, healthier and natural of accommodation in the area. For most visitors, this is a true environment, Manitoba Conservation and Ontario Ministry of wilderness experience. Natural Resources will ensure the Interprovincial Wilderness Area remains central Canada’s premier wilderness area. Located in the heart of Canada’s Precambrian Shield, this wilderness area features outstanding examples of boreal forest. For More Information They are uniquely prairie-influenced because of the continental boreal climate. This forest represents critical habitat for a Manitoba Parks and Natural Areas segment of Canada’s woodland caribou population, providing Tel: 204-945-6784 both winter and summer habitat. The area is home to a wide Toll Free 1-800-214-6497 variety of animals and plants. The region also supports many manitobaparks.com types of popular game fish, such as lake trout, northern pike and walleye. Ministry of Natural Resources - Ontario Parks Tel: 807-475-1497 Aboriginal peoples have used the area for thousands of years ontarioparks.com Manitoba-Ontario

Interprovincial Wilderness Area Pauingassi

Poplar Hill

Little Grand Rapids Princess Harbour

Bloodvein Pikangikum

Pine Dock A t i k a k i P r o v i n c i a l P a r k

ein River odv Blo W o o d l a n d C a r i b o u Hollow Water P r o v i n c i a l P a r k Manigotagan

S o u t h A t i k a k i P r o v i n c i a l P a r k M a n i g o t a g a n R i v e r Red Lake P r o v i n c i a l P a r k Bissett

Black River N o p i m i n g P r o v i n c i a l P a r k

E a g l e - S n o w s h o e Fort Alexander C o n s e r v a t i o n St- R e s e r v e Georges

Brokenhead One Man Lake

Pinawa W h i t e s h e l l Grassy Narrows P r o v i n c i a l P a r k Wabaseemoong

Legend Primary Road Lakes Winter Roads Rivers Conservation Reserve Provincial Park Ê First Nations Interprovincial Wilderness Area 1:1,110,000

Published June, 2008, kc